“White powder incident” at Yale New Haven hospital not a threat

NEW HAVEN — Police and firefighters responded to Yale New Haven Hospital for a “white powder incident” Monday, determining the substance was not a threat, according to officials.

Emergency Management Director Rick Fontana said emergency responders were on scene as of 1:43 p.m.

“There are no evacuations or hospital diversions at this time,” said Fontana. “The incident is under investigation at this time.”

Representatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection responded as well, he said.

Hopsital officials said the package was determined not to be a threat by 4:15 p.m.

“Earlier today, an unattended package was found at 20 York St. Under an abundance of caution, local officials were notified,” officials said on Twitter. “The package was determined to not be a threat by authorities. Crews are clearing the scene and Howard Ave is now open to traffic.”

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